Fascinating food in New York and occasionally farther afield

Whitestone

Compared with New Hong Kong next door, this manufacturer of "homemade Greek specialties" seems to do less retail business. Although the "food service industry" might provide the principal clientele for F&S, the display just inside the window makes plain that walk-ins are welcome, too, even if only for a fresh-baked pick-me-up. Spinach swirl ($3).

Bowls of Sichuan-style fish are so commonly bristling with chile peppers that the mild-mannered countenance of our Chengdu fish filet with pickled vegetables ($18.95) gave us pause. Tender flounder, sour greens, limpid noodles — and, lurking below, a hit squad of minced chiles — set us aright. Also shown, an old favorite in a superb rendition: smoked pork with garlic leaf ($13.95). Have a look at many more photos from multiple meals.